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[QUOTE=Woodman09;3064865]The restaurant district in La Macarena is one of Bogot's most interesting food neighborhoods more artsy, historic, and bohemian than the upscale nightlife areas like Zona T or Parque 93.[/QUOTE]I went to a great hamburger spot up there as well. Can't remember the name of it though.
[QUOTE=MrEnternational;3064970]I went to a great hamburger spot up there as well. Can't remember the name of it though.[/QUOTE]Great area and Honestly those places have some of the Best Food I've ever had.
Also in La Candelaria is a Great Restaurant called Madre.
Here are 4 links [URL]https://www.tripadvisor.co/Restauran...re-Bogota.html[/URL].
Classic Italian.
[URL]https://es.restaurantguru.com/El-Patio-Bogota[/URL]
[URL]http://lataperia.co/[/URL]
Not on the list but Great is Republik [URL]https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=republic[/URL]+restaurant+&atb=v327-1&iaxm=maps&source=places&iai=8335351.
[QUOTE=HumbleHal;3064779]No sign. I was simply told by one of the immigration officers I could / should go in the line with the diplomats because I was a senior. Actually I am 70+ so maybe I look young, like 65.[/QUOTE]I was given the senior rate at an attraction a few years back. I've never been so insulted. /s
Nice recommendations. Don't forget La Perseverencia Market just down the road from there. Yes, it sort of got touristy after the Netflix series highlighting street food but each time I'm there I make a point to go there because there's so many choices from so many vendors that I have yet to have everything and I also have yet to have anything bad plus the smell and sounds from all the various pressure cookers releasing the steam and aromas just make it a great place to try some good food. The bad part is that it closes at 4 pm so it's more a lunch spot or early dinner. Personally I like to get an early dinner there as it fills me up but then by the time I'm in the SF clubs later at about 9 or 10 pm I'm not feeling stuffed from eating something at a normal dinner time of 7 or 8.
Personally I'm on the lookout for places that sell good, fresh empanadas round the ibis area. I have yet to find any apart from the street carts which I think may mostly be prepackaged frozen type ones that are heated back up in the street carts (maybe I'm wrong and they're homemade type things but I have not tried them yet).
[QUOTE=Woodman09;3064997]Great area and Honestly those places have some of the Best Food I've ever had.
Also in La Candelaria is a Great Restaurant called Madre.
Here are 4 links [URL]https://www.tripadvisor.co/Restauran...re-Bogota.html[/URL].
Classic Italian.
[URL]https://es.restaurantguru.com/El-Patio-Bogota[/URL]
[URL]http://lataperia.co/[/URL]
Not on the list but Great is Republik [URL]https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=republic[/URL]+restaurant+&atb=v327-1&iaxm=maps&source=places&iai=8335351.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=DaVinci40;3065027]Personally I'm on the lookout for places that sell good, fresh empanadas round the ibis area. I have yet to find any apart from the street carts which I think may mostly be prepackaged frozen type ones that are heated back up in the street carts (maybe I'm wrong and they're homemade type things but I have not tried them yet).[/QUOTE]THere is a new place with baked empanadas just a few doors south of the Colpatria building. Also other look on KR 13 near Starbucks there are a few places on the mall side and and also check Calle 28 right there.
I'm glad that you guys brought up the topic of places to eat, because for a while I have been intending to write a post sharing my favorites! Of the various cities I have visited in Colombia, in my opinion, Cartagena has the best restaurants. But Bogota comes in at a close second. Here's a list of places I recommend in various parts of the city, most are easy to find with a quick Google Maps search:
-xxx- Usaquen / Santa Barbara area (around Unicentro and Parque Usaquen) -xxx-.
Frida De Mis Amores: the best Mexican food I have had in Colombia. There is also a small casa / erotic spa right above this place on the second floor (white unmarked door next to the sushi restaurant) tell the mama-san that el gringo bonito sent you.
Canoa Japanese Tavern: my favorite Japanese restaurant in Bogota. Pricey but delicious and lots of variety of sushi and meals. Amazing ramen.
Jade Pimont Patisserie Francaise: cute high-quality place for breakfast, coffee, pastries.
Cooking Brothers: delicious cinnamon rolls of various flavors.
El Altillo Cafe: pleasant cafe with good food and drinks, including Chilean and Argentinian style empanadas (superior to empanadas from Colombia and other Latin American countries). This is a small chain with multiple locations near Unicentro and Parque Usaquen.
Valentino Pizza and Mozzarella Bar: great pizza, they have 2-for-1 takeout special on Tuesdays.
El Viejo Bandoneon: Argentinian grill restaurant with great food, charming environment, and sometimes has live music.
Cabrera Resto Bar: American fusion style restaurant inside Unicentro, good food with lots of variety. Popular place, so it often gets busy.
Venezuela Bistro: big Venezuelan style arepas stuffed with food, delicious sancocho.
Galilla Parilla: grilled Colombian lunches and soups for very economical prices. There is an erotic massage spa, Spa Piel de Miel, right next door.
Carbon De Palo: nice Colombian restaurant with great meats, and not too pricey considering the high quality. 5-star service.
7-16 Steakhouse: upscale fusion restaurant with excellent steaks and other delicious food.
Legado Cacao Experience: fun chocolate cafe where they demonstrate the process of making chocolate.
Tasca La Puerta de Alcala: fun and fancy Spanish tapas restaurant with live music and flamenco shows.
-xxx- Parque 93/ Zona T area -xxx-.
Tesoro Sandwich: delicious small sandwich and burger restaurant near Parque 93.
Philippe: outdoor French cafe with good food in Zona T.
Malaflor: fun trendy fusion restaurant with a tropical theme and great food.
-xxx- Chapinero / Zona G area -xxx-.
Restaurante Chino Bambu: my favorite Chinese restaurant in Bogota. Huge portions for economical prices. I often like to hit this place up for a late lunch or early dinner after I visit Chapinero casas.
Ta Como Bueno: super good tacos and other Mexican food, served right on the street (this place is actually hard to find, so here's where: on Carera 9, about 2 blocks south of Parque de LOS Hippies, across the street from Level Pub). It is only open nights, Thursday through Saturday, but highly recommended if you are in the area at that time.
Inkkei: small chill Japanese restaurant that serves great ramen, sushi, and octopus.
Domestica: good spot for coffee, breakfast, and desserts.
Tottori Izakaya: cool Japanese restaurant with delicious food and relaxing atmosphere.
Polaris Bar & Grill: great burgers and a chill place. I haven't tried their sausages or steaks or other food, but everything looks good.
Sumo Sushi Zona G: good sushi and Japanese meals, not too expensive.
La Fama 65: great place for American-style BBQ.
-xxx-.
Some of these places are expensive by Colombian standards, particularly some of the ones in Usaquen. But there are plenty of little Colombian almuerzo restaurants, panadarias, and cafes all over the city where you can get good simple food for cheap. There are also some chains throughout the city that I like and think are worth trying, like BuBu Burger and Home Burgers. Crepes & Waffles, although I hate the food there, has some of the best (and inexpensive) ice cream I have ever had.
[QUOTE=ChicoBonito;3065523]I'm glad that you guys brought up the topic of places to eat, because for a while I have been intending to write a post sharing my favorites! Of the various cities I have visited in Colombia, in my opinion, Cartagena has the best restaurants. But Bogota comes in at a close second. Here's a list of places I recommend in various parts of the city, most are easy to find with a quick Google Maps search:
-xxx- Usaquen / Santa Barbara area (around Unicentro and Parque Usaquen) -xxx-.
Frida De Mis Amores: the best Mexican food I have had in Colombia. There is also a small casa / erotic spa right above this place on the second floor (white unmarked door next to the sushi restaurant) tell the mama-san that el gringo bonito sent you.
Canoa Japanese Tavern: my favorite Japanese restaurant in Bogota. Pricey but delicious and lots of variety of sushi and meals. Amazing ramen..[/QUOTE]You guys should be posting in the Colombian Food thread so all of these great recommendations don't get buried under other topics.
[QUOTE=TheCane;3065544]You guys should be posting in the Colombian Food thread so all of these great recommendations don't get buried under other topics.[/QUOTE]I didn't know there was one, LOL. Maybe a mod will move these posts to that thread.
My wingman Frogg took me to the main market next to Candeleria for local food, fried fish with vegetables cheap.
Took a food tour to 6 venues from 1 to 5 star. First stop was the 1-star main market, fried fish and tamales, like Mexican tamales, but mixed with vegetables, gave me gas all day hehehe. Included 5-star place that serve mystery meat from the big ground hog. The woman guide has tats all over her body, said she had to take multiple buses, 2 hours, from her house to do the tour.
The old section of Candeleria has charming cobble stone streets with many small hotels and hostels, lots of hot young girls tourists from US and EU.
Next visit I could use intels for good steak and seafood places in Candeleria.
[QUOTE=CaptainSolo;3065602]My wingman Frogg took me to the main market next to Candeleria for local food, fried fish with vegetables cheap.
Took a food tour to 6 venues from 1 to 5 star. First stop was the 1-star main market, fried fish and tamales, like Mexican tamales, but mixed with vegetables, gave me gas all day hehehe. Included 5-star place that serve mystery meat from the big ground hog. The woman guide has tats all over her body, said she had to take multiple buses, 2 hours, from her house to do the tour.
The old section of Candeleria has charming cobble stone streets with many small hotels and hostels, lots of hot young girls tourists from US and EU.
Next visit I could use intels for good steak and seafood places in Candeleria.[/QUOTE]Awesome -- You must go in jewelery district [URL]https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Restaurant_Review-g294074-d7375768-Reviews-Restaurante_Madre-Bogota.html[/URL]
[QUOTE=CaptainSolo;3065602]My wingman Frogg took me to the main market next to Candeleria for local food, fried fish with vegetables cheap.
Took a food tour to 6 venues from 1 to 5 star. First stop was the 1-star main market, fried fish and tamales, like Mexican tamales, but mixed with vegetables, gave me gas all day hehehe. Included 5-star place that serve mystery meat from the big ground hog. The woman guide has tats all over her body, said she had to take multiple buses, 2 hours, from her house to do the tour.
The old section of Candeleria has charming cobble stone streets with many small hotels and hostels, lots of hot young girls tourists from US and EU.
Next visit I could use intels for good steak and seafood places in Candeleria.[/QUOTE]A 2 hour commute to work is, regrettably, not at all unusual in Bogotá.
There used to be a good seafood restaurant called El Buque that was somewhere around 60-70 street, probably uphill from K 7, but I can't find it now. Maybe its moved to the El Buque now on 101? The other good option is (was?) the WTC.
[QUOTE=CaptainSolo;3065602]Next visit I could use intels for good steak and seafood places in Candeleria.[/QUOTE]My favorite is Estancia Chica.
For those of you who, just like me, love "Caldo de Costilla" you will find a great place called "Caldo Parado".
It is a hole in the wall. Located in a parking lot in the corner of Av Caracas and called 41, it serves Caldomde Costilla 24 hours a day and it.
Is wonderful.
[URL]https://maps.app.goo.gl/rWWaGuANjsoLtdsZA?g_st=ic[/URL]
Thanks to the bros for all kinds of recommendations in Bogota.
[QUOTE=AddictedToWomen;3065748]A 2 hour commute to work is, regrettably, not at all unusual in Bogot.
There used to be a good seafood restaurant called El Buque that was somewhere around 60-70 street, probably uphill from K 7, but I can't find it now. Maybe its moved to the El Buque now on 101? The other good option is (was?) the WTC.[/QUOTE]I enjoyed El Buque many times. Sometimes we would go to the other side of the restaurant for Carne. But alas it never survived Covid. As did many of my favorites.
I would recommend Andres Carne, they have two restaurants, not sure if both are open again because last year they had a fire and closed both restaurants, one in DC and one in Chia. Chia being the original and the best of the 2. Another local place I frequent for LUNCH is Albaros place. On calle 95 y Cra 11. Big sign in front "FRENCH". I can call him for exact address if you want to go. Its a great lunch spot but be there before 12 or you won't get a seat and very often they run out of food Lunch consist of Lemonade, soup, chicken, beef or sometimes fish rice Aguacate salad and potatoes last time I was there in March the cost was around 18,000 cop. A tremendous value, the place is clean and always good. Albaro speaks English too for our brother who are still learning Spanish, Be Safe.